Proposed Glendowie Park Pump Track – What You Need to Know

Auckland Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to build a pump track at Glendowie Park, Auckland.

Pump tracks are becoming increasingly popular with cyclists, scooter riders and skateboarders, offering a fun and active way for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors.

The St Heliers and Glendowie Residents Association is encouraging local residents to take the time to have their say on the proposal. Community feedback can help ensure the final decision considers important issues including location, safety, parking, noise, environmental impact and accessibility.

Have Your Say

Residents can provide feedback through Auckland Council's consultation process.

https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/glendowie-pump-track

Feedback closed on 30 October 2025.

What Is a Pump Track?

A pump track is a continuous circuit featuring rollers, berms and smooth riding surfaces. Riders use their body movement and momentum to navigate the track rather than relying solely on pedalling.

Pump tracks can cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, from young children learning to ride through to more experienced cyclists and scooter riders.

Typical pump tracks in New Zealand can vary considerably in size, including:

• Neighbourhood scale: Around 200m²

• Suburban scale: Around 400m²

• Destination tracks: 600–900m² or more

Key Considerations for Glendowie

For the Glendowie Park pump track proposal, some of the key considerations for the local community include:

• Location: Is Glendowie Park an appropriate location and is the proposed scale suitable for the site?

• Environmental impact: How could the proposal affect the park's existing landscape and environment?

• Noise and parking: What impact could increased activity have on nearby residents and existing sports users?

• Safety: Can children and families safely access and use the facility?

• Accessibility: Is the proposed location easily accessible by walking, cycling and public transport?

The proposed Glendowie Park pump track is an opportunity to consider how Auckland's parks can provide more recreational facilities for local families and young people, while also balancing the needs of existing park users and surrounding residents.

Community consultation is an important part of the process, ensuring that local perspectives are considered when decisions are made about the future of Glendowie Park and recreational facilities in Glendowie.

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